Mobile Advertising Business Manager at ES Africa

JOB SUMMARY:

The mobile advertising business manager isresponsible for managing, planning and implementation of the company’s innovative and exciting mobile advertising services and all related services.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage the digital and mobile advertising business unit
• Build relationships with and sign up advertising agencies, advertisers, media houses, production houses, other mobile advertising platform providers etc.
• Supervise subordinates and be responsible for the business unit’s profit & loss statement
• Design and  implement all marketing activities as relates to digital and mobile advertising
• Lead the sourcing of marketing campaigns and their execution
• Assist with the sign up of telecommunications operators to the company’s mobile advertising service
• Manage the relationship with telecommunications operators and all stakeholders
• Lead the process for certification of the company with necessary industry & regulatory bodies
• Develop innovative digital and mobile advertising products & services
• Ensure the company remains current with the digital and mobile advertising industry’s trends and outlook

Qualifications/Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree (preferably in communications, marketing or a related field)
• A postgraduate qualification is preferred
• At least 5 years of experience in marketing and advertising
• At least 2 years of experience as a manager
• APCON certification a plus
• Selling and business development experience in the services industry
• Significant relationships in the industry including with advertisers, advertising agencies, regulatory bodies, media houses, production houses etc.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to sell and build relationships
• Exceptional leadership and effective decision making skills.
• Must be detail oriented with proven ability to oversee projects from initiation to execution.
• Ability to interact with clients, senior management and staff.
• Ability to build, manage and motivate teams.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in an ever changing environment to meet deadlines